In India, the electrification of the transportation sector is considered a vital strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution.
According to Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India produced 15,311 petajoules of energy in 2020 of which 81% was derived from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
This article analyzes road transport in India to explore linkages between air pollution and climate change policies in the transportation sector.
This series of articles is a joint editorial initiative of ETEnergyworld and CSTEP.
In 2016, we at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) were studying the electrification status of various villages in Karnataka.
National economic activities were hit hard by the pandemic, and the power sector was no exception.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a direct cause of human-induced climate change.
The on-road vehicle stock in Bengaluru is expected to grow by 1.
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) organised a closed-door discussion on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles in India's road freight sector on 16 June 2023 at the CSTEP office in Bengaluru.
The growth of the Indian petrochemical industry can be made sustainable only by mitigating the emissions from it.
India is committed to its net-zero goals by 2070, and the decarbonisation of the transport sector through vehicular electrification is a major cornerstone.
The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development.
Decarbonisation of the transportation sector—the world’s second highest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—is critical to mitigate climate change.
With vehicle electrification picking up pace, the winds of change are sweeping the automotive industry.
As a populous, dense, and developing country, India needs a comprehensive urbanisation strategy for the coming decades to control its greenhouse gas emissions trajectory.
Bengaluru, 28 June 2024: The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute to 31% of India’s gross domestic product, almost 50% of exports, and 57% of all employment in manufacturing sectors, making them crucial to the economy.
